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Dental and Vision

Vision Benefits

Your Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) includes vision benefits within the UnitedHealthcare plan. When using in-network providers, your benefits include:

  • Adult Routine Vision Exam (Age 19+): Plan pays 100% after a $25 Copayment for In-Network Providers for 1 exam per policy year.
  • Pediatric Vision Routine Vision Exam (Under Age 19): Plan pays 100% after a $20 Copayment for 1 exam per policy year.
  • Pediatric Vision Supplies (Under Age 19): Plan covers one set of eyeglasses (eyeglass lenses and/or eyeglass frames) OR a 12-month supply of disposable prescription contact lenses per policy year.

For more details regarding your vision benefits, please visit the Academic HealthPlans page.

Vanderbilt has also added Academic Vision Care (AVC) as an additional benefit with your Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) enrollment. With AVC, you can receive one free set of prescription or non-prescription frames and the accompanying lenses. For contact lenses purchases, you can receive $150 off retail. Please see the flyer for more in-depth information regarding your AVC benefits. To activate your AVC account, please follow the registration guide.

Dental Coverage

All students under the age of 19 are covered under UHC’s pediatric dental plan. International students and graduate students in GDOCL and GMFA programs are also automatically enrolled in MetLife Dental coverage.

With the MetLife Dental coverage, you have access to benefits such as:

  • Prophylaxis (cleanings): Plan pays 100% for one treatment every six months
  • Oral Examinations: Plan pays 100% after a $50 Individual Deductible for one exam every six months
  • Amalgam Fillings: Plan pays 80% for In-Network Providers after a $50 Individual Deductible

All other students, not automatically enrolled, can enroll themselves and/or their dependents voluntarily for dental coverage. For more details regarding the MetLife Dental coverage, such as Annual Maximum Benefit, and how to enroll, please visit the Academic HealthPlans Enhanced Products page.

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